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Tzatziki Chicken

A flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in tzatziki sauce, perfect for a refreshing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless

Method
 

Prepare Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Marinate Chicken
  1. Place chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the tzatziki marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
Grill Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165?F (75?C).
Serve
  1. Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Serve with additional tzatziki sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Tzatziki chicken can be served with pita bread, salad, or rice for a complete meal.

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